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Webcasting Introduction
1.
This meeting is to be webcast. Members are reminded of the need to
activate their microphones before speaking.
2.
The Chairman will read the following announcement:
“I would like to remind everyone present
that this meeting will be broadcast live to the internet (or
filmed) and will be capable of repeated viewing (or another use by
such third parties).
If you are seated in the lower public seating
area it is likely that the recording cameras will capture your
image and this will result in the possibility that your image will
become part of the broadcast.
This may infringe your human and data
protection rights and if you wish to avoid this you should move to
the upper public gallery.”
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Chairman made a short address to remind
all present that the meeting would be broadcast on the Internet,
and that the Council had adopted a protocol for the webcasting of
its meetings.
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Declarations of Interest
To declare interests
in any item on this agenda.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
a)
Pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code
of Conduct, Councillors A Lion and K Rizvi declared a non-pecuniary
interest in the following item of the agenda by virtue of knowing
the neighbour to the rear of the application. The Councillors had
determined that they would remain in the meeting for the
consideration of the application and voting thereon:
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EPF/2954/21 – 1 Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7
5JB
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Minutes  PDF 270 KB
To confirm the minutes of the
last meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 31 August
2022.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
RESOLVED:
That
the minutes of the Sub-Committee held on 31 August 2022 be taken as
read and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
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Any Other Business
Section 100B(4)(b) of
the Local Government Act 1972, requires that the permission of the
Chairman be obtained, after prior notice to the Chief Executive,
before urgent business not specified in the agenda (including a
supplementary agenda of which the statutory period of notice has
been given) may be transacted.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
It was noted that there was no
urgent business for consideration by the Sub-Committee.
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Epping Forest District Council Planning Policy Briefing Note (October 2021)
This briefing note, dated October 2021, has
been produced by the Planning Policy team to ensure that a
consistent approach is taken to the provision of planning policy
advice for the District, particularly in relation to the Epping
Forest District Local Plan Submission Version ("LPSV"), which was
published on 18 December 2017 and the Main Modifications to the
LPSV published for consultation between 15 July and 23 September
2021. The primary purpose of this note is to inform the development
management process and to assist Development Management officers,
Councillors, applicants, and planning agents. Other Council
officers involved in the development management process may also
find the note helpful (e.g., Housing, Contaminated Land,
Landscaping etc).
The Planning Policy Briefing Note (October
2021) is available at:
https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Planning-Policy-Briefing-Note-06-October-2021-accessible.pdf
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Site Visits
To identify and agree
requirements for formal site visits to be held with regard to any
planning application listed in this agenda, prior to consideration
of the application.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
There were
no formal site visits requested by the Sub-Committee.
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Planning Application - EPF/0935/20 Unit 20, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton IG10 3TZ PDF 444 KB
To consider the attached report on the
proposed new 4 storey office building and associated parking. **
SAC CASE HELD IN ABEYANCE NOW PROGRESSING**
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Application Ref: |
EPF/0935/20
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Application Type:
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Full planning
permission
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Case Officer:
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Marie-Claire
Tovey
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Site Address:
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Unit 20
Oakwood Hill
Industrial Estate
Loughton
IG10 3TZ
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Proposal:
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Proposed new 4
storey office building and associated parking.** SAC CASE HELD IN
ABEYANCE NOW PROGRESSING**
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Ward:
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Loughton
Alderton
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Parish:
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Loughton
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View Plans:
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https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000Ny8c
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Decision:
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Deferred
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Due to issues coming to light
with regards to land ownership, this application was not discussed
and instead will be presented to a future District Development
Management Committee”.
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Planning Application - EPF/2954/21 1 Grange Crescent, Chigwell IG7 5JB PDF 396 KB
To consider the attached report on an
application for a Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/2061/20. (Double
side, double rear extension with alteration to the roof).
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Application Ref:
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EPF/2954/21
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Application Type:
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Householder
planning permission
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Case Officer:
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Muhammad
Rahman
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Site Address:
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1 Grange
Crescent
Chigwell
IG7 5JB
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Proposal:
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Application for
Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/2061/20. (Double side, double rear
extension with alteration to the roof).
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Ward:
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Grange
Hill
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Parish:
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Chigwell
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View Plans:
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https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NxIY
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Decision:
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Refused
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Reasons: (2)
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The proposed inset balcony would
result in significant and unacceptable levels of overlooking and
loss of privacy to neighbouring properties, contrary to policy DBE9
of the Adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policy DM 9 of the
Submission Version Local Plan (2017), and the guidance contained
within the National Planning Policy Framework.
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The proposed inset dormer window
would be an incongruous addition detrimental to the character and
appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area, contrary
to policy DBE10 of the Adopted Local Plan and Alterations, policy
DM 9 of the Submission Version Local Plan (2017), and the guidance
contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.
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Informatives: (2)
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The Local Planning Authority has
identified matters of concern within the officer's report and
clearly set out the reason(s) for refusal within the decision
notice. The Local Planning Authority is willing to provide
post-application advice in respect of any future application for a
revised development.
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This decision is made with
reference to the following plan numbers: 01 OS 01, 01 PA 02,
01 HH 03, 01 B 01, and 01 MA 03 Rev 4.
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Planning Application - EPF/0236/22 76 Algers Road, Loughton IG10 4NF PDF 521 KB
To consider the attached report on the
demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with a new building
containing x6 no. flats (Revision to refused application
EPF/0861/21).
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Application Ref:
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EPF/0236/22
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Application Type:
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Full planning
permission
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Case Officer:
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Marie-Claire
Tovey
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Site Address:
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76 Algers
Road
Loughton
Essex
IG10 4NF
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Proposal:
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Demolition of
existing dwelling & replacement with a new building containing
x6 no. flats (Revision to refused application
EPF/0861/21).
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Ward:
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Loughton
Forest
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Parish:
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Loughton
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View Plans:
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https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NyR4
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Decision:
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Refused
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Reason:
(1)
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Due to the sixfold increase in the
number of dwellings proposed, the Council as Competent Authority
cannot be certain that harm will not be caused to the Epping Forest
Special Area of Conservation, contrary to policy NC1 of the adopted
Local Plan and Alterations, policies DM2 and DM22 of the Submission
Version Local Plan (2017), the Habitats Regulations 2017, and the
Holohan Judgment.
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Informatives: (2)
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The Local Planning Authority has
identified matters of concern within the officer's report and
clearly set out the reason(s) for refusal within the decision
notice. The Local Planning Authority is willing to provide
post-application advice in respect of any future application for a
revised development.
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This decision is made with
reference to the following plan numbers: 2022.AR.SP.P 3930/01
1653/01 Rev A 2631.3 2631.4 2613.5 2631.6 2631.7
334-EX-01
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65. |
Planning Application - EPF/0821/22 5 Wellfields, Loughton IG10 1PB PDF 381 KB
To consider the attached report for the
proposed improvements and extensions.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Conditions: (5)
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The development
hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the
date of this decision.
Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town
and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and
retained strictly in accordance with the following approved
plans: 2322-500.1, 2339; 100.1, 200.1/A,
202.1/A
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is
built in accordance with the approved plans.
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The materials to be used in the construction of the external
surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those of
the existing building.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of
visual amenity of the area, in accordance with policy DBE10 of the
adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and Policy DM9 of the Local
Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.
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Access to the flat roof over the extension hereby approved shall
be for maintenance or emergency purposes only and the flat roof
shall not be used as a seating area, roof garden, terrace, patio or
similar amenity area.
Reason: To safeguard the privacy of adjacent properties, in
accordance with policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and
Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM9 of the Local Plan
Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and
Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as
amended) (or any other order revoking and re-enacting that order)
no extensions permitted by virtue of Class A, B or D of Part 1 to
schedule 2 shall be undertaken, without the prior written
agreement of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To prevent further encroachment into the
garden and unacceptable additions, in accordance with policy DBE9
and DBE10 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policy DM 9 of
the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.
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Informatives: (1)
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The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and
proactively in determining this application by assessing the
proposal against all material considerations, including planning
policies and any representations that may have been received and
subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance
with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set
out within the National Planning Policy Framework.
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Planning Application - EPF/0885/22 51 Algers Road, Loughton IG10 4NF PDF 408 KB
To consider the attached report on the
proposal for alterations to the roof, front garage door and first
floor side extension.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Application Ref:
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EPF/0885/22
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Application Type:
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Householder
planning permission
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Case Officer:
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Muhammad
Rahman
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Site Address:
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51 Algers
Road
Loughton
Essex
IG10 4NF
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Proposal:
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The proposal is for
alterations to the roof, front garage door and first floor side
extension.
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Ward:
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Loughton
Forest
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Parish:
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Loughton
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View Plans:
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https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NzAk
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Decision:
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Refused
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Reasons: (3)
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The first floor storey side
extension would not be sufficiently subservient to the main
dwelling, resulting in a partial terracing effect that would harm
the openness and spacing of this small street scene and be
detrimental to the overall character and appearance of the area,
contrary to policy DBE10 of the Adopted Local Plan and Alterations,
Policy DM 9 of the Submission Version Local Plan (2017), and the
guidance contained within the National Planning Policy
Framework.
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The proposed rear dormer, due to
the use of zinc cladding, would result in an alien feature to this
period property harmful to the character and appearance of the
dwelling and wider area, contrary to policy DBE10 of the
Adopted Local Plan and Alterations, Policy DM 9 of the Submission
Version Local Plan (2017), and the guidance contained within the
National Planning Policy Framework.
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The proposed first floor side
extension would cause a loss of amenity to the neighbouring
residents at number 49 Algers Road due to its overbearing impact,
loss of privacy, and loss of light to the existing flank window,
contrary to Policy DBE9 of the Adopted Local Plan and Alterations,
Policy DM 9 of the Submission Version Local Plan (2017), and the
guidance contained within the National Planning Policy
Framework.
Informatives: (2)
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The Local Planning Authority has
identified matters of concern within the officer's report and
clearly set out the reason(s) for refusal within the decision
notice. The Local Planning Authority is willing to provide
post-application advice in respect of any future application for a
revised development
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This decision is made with
reference to the following plan numbers: 0-01, 0-02, 0-03,
0-10, 0-11, 0-12, 1-02, 1-03, 1-10, 1-11, and 1-12.
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67. |
Planning Application - EPF/1084/22 213 High Road, Chigwell IG7 5BJ PDF 319 KB
To consider the attached report on the
proposed 3.0m ground floor single storey extension to rear of
property with roof lantern Proposed 3.0m two-storey (Basement and
Ground Floor Extension) to rear of property with roof lantern
(Revised application to EPF/0141/22).
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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Application Ref:
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EPF/1084/22
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Application Type:
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Full planning
permission
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Case Officer:
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Mohinder
Bagry
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Site Address:
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213 High
Road
Chigwell
Essex
IG7 5BJ
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Proposal:
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Proposed 3.0m
ground floor single storey extension to rear of property with roof
lantern Proposed 3.0m two-storey (Basement & Ground Floor
Extension) to rear of property with roof lantern (Revised
application to EPF/0141/22)
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Ward:
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Chigwell
Village
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Parish:
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Chigwell
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View Plans:
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https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000NzKA
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Decision:
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Approve with
Conditions
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Conditions: (3)
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The development
hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the
date of this decision.
Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town
and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
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The materials to be used in the construction of the external
surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those of
the existing building.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of
visual amenity of the area, in accordance with policy DBE10 of the
adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and Policy DM9 of the Local
Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.
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Access to the flat roof over the extension hereby approved shall
be for maintenance or emergency purposes only and the flat roof
shall not be used as a seating area, roof garden, terrace, patio or
similar amenity area.
Reason: To safeguard the privacy of adjacent properties, in
accordance with policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and
Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM9 of the Local Plan
Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.
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Informatives: (2)
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This decision is made with reference to the following plan
numbers: GM001; GM002 and GM003.
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The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and
proactively in determining this application by assessing the
proposal against all material considerations, including planning
policies and any representations that may have been received and
subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance
with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set
out within the National Planning Policy Framework.
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